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Fragment

ca. 1855 - 1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Silk, woven with a vertical chevron stripe design in brown and silver coloured silk. Material named by Forbes Watson as 'Khoodbauf'.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven
Brief description
Textile, woven silk fragment, Bukhara (acquired in Sind), ca. 1855-1879.
Physical description
Silk, woven with a vertical chevron stripe design in brown and silver coloured silk. Material named by Forbes Watson as 'Khoodbauf'.
Dimensions
  • Length: 92cm (approx.)
  • Width: 74.5cm
Historical context
The complete piece was probably intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IPN.1047

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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